SUB 15 MINUTE 5K! MY THOUGHTS THROUGHOUT THE RACE

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2023
  • What a race this turned out to be!
    Thanks Morgan for bringing out the best in me.
    I re-live the whole experience and speak through the thoughts that ran through my mind.
    This is how I mentally break down a 5k;
    1st km: Active warm-up. Control that adrenaline.
    2nd and 3rd km: Requires focus. Sets the tone for the rest of the race.
    4th KM: The hardest and normally the slowest of them all! GRIND!
    Last km: ALL YOU GOT!
    I hope this video helps if you if you have shorter race and need to block out those demons when the going gets tough.
    BOOM SHAKALAKA!
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    Onwards and Upwards, Nick:

Komentáře • 565

  • @danielrobertbush
    @danielrobertbush Před 10 měsíci +2089

    I think that it is amazing that Amy can run the same pace while running backwards and holding the camera so steady

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 10 měsíci +324

      Bwahaha recovery zone 2 run for her! 🤣🙌🏻

    • @THUNDERCAT37c
      @THUNDERCAT37c Před 10 měsíci +84

      Amy can probably run the first sub 12min 5k

    • @nodog5589
      @nodog5589 Před 10 měsíci +32

      @@THUNDERCAT37c What are you talking about she can do sub 10 min on the 5k

    • @davidspencer8233
      @davidspencer8233 Před 9 měsíci +5

      Great running and nice presentation in this video 👍👍👍

    • @quiliss
      @quiliss Před 9 měsíci +39

      She had a head start. Meaning she probably only did 4.9km backwards while holding the camera steady. Hardly anything to write home about.

  • @SuperYtc1
    @SuperYtc1 Před měsícem +89

    It's mad to me that top marathon runners run this pace for 2 hours.

  • @LearningFast
    @LearningFast Před 10 měsíci +598

    That kid has an absolutely beautiful stride. Just looks effortless.
    Running at 77 Kgs at that speed is definitely hard. Great job!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 10 měsíci +33

      He’s stride is very ‘elite’ I must say! Thanks 👊🏻 I’ve always lived by the theory, fuel hard, train hard!

    • @trrc9276
      @trrc9276 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Your height? Age ?

    • @LearningFast
      @LearningFast Před 9 měsíci

      @@trrc9276 6’4” at 47 years old and 194 lbs.

    • @mjrhelpstootherathletes8422
      @mjrhelpstootherathletes8422 Před 9 měsíci +10

      ​@trrc9276 his height is 185cm he said in the video I don't know his age

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 9 měsíci +15

      I'm 33 champ@@mjrhelpstootherathletes8422

  • @Leeroy49
    @Leeroy49 Před 10 měsíci +548

    Morgan really has an elegant stride.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 10 měsíci +46

      Thought exactly the same thing! So smooth!

    • @jbosseur
      @jbosseur Před 10 měsíci +30

      @@justalilbester His cadence seems to be a bit lower than yours

    • @justinyeom1828
      @justinyeom1828 Před 10 měsíci +15

      @@jbosseur He got that Paul Chelimo stride 🤣

    • @tomascanevaro4292
      @tomascanevaro4292 Před 10 měsíci +39

      He seemed to have a longer stride and lower cadence, while nick had a shorter stride and much higher cadence.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 10 měsíci +18

      @@tomascanevaro4292 Yup that't it. It really left like I was running behind a pro! We all have our different styles. We can work on them (to a point). It's all about owning it and unlocking as much as you can.

  • @EbonAvatar
    @EbonAvatar Před 8 měsíci +110

    "Last 600m. You versus you." That's my favorite part of running. That step by step, minute by minute, hour by hour, mile by mile battle with yourself. It's the most meditative experience that I know of.

  • @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726
    @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 Před 10 měsíci +102

    To a veteran (age 65) masters competitor like me, this is a thrilling and highly educational video. My 5K PR as a mid-20-something was 17:27, so I never got to experience the vibe up front, as it were. For that reason alone, you've gifted an Old Guy with a front-row seat, and I thank you for that. But I love your stream-of-consciousness narration, which resonates strongly, I'm sure, with many of us who love competition, at whatever speed, and are canny enough to keep our powder dry for the moment when we make our move. I was amazed, frankly, when you left your young competitor in the dust at the beginning of mile 3. His stride was fantastic, as you noted. Yours is serviceable. But here, too, you taught us something, which is that the "right" body, the "right" stride, isn't the only thing that counts. Training counts; heart counts; racing strategy counts. Please continue! This is inspiring.

  • @bahamutz3ro524
    @bahamutz3ro524 Před 10 měsíci +151

    Bro congrats!!! I swear I hit aerobic threshold watching you LOL

  • @mrD66M
    @mrD66M Před měsícem +18

    Fellow runner here. In my mind the most beautiful part of running is when someone with supreme conditioning and ability makes it look absolutely effortless..
    But when I'm in the race, I'm disgusted by them - in my mind I can accept people being better runners than me, being able to go farther / quicker... what I struggle with is how easy they make it look! They should have at least some of my breathlessness and pain 😂😂

  • @xcubex9175
    @xcubex9175 Před 10 měsíci +73

    and here i am reaching 200 HR while running at 5:50km pace...my lord you are a machine mate!

  • @MrSleepyVoice
    @MrSleepyVoice Před 10 měsíci +66

    Great content. Didn't think I would ever sit through watching someone running for 15 minutes, but here we are =]

    • @yianpap6093
      @yianpap6093 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Made my bathroom break lol

    • @adabsurdum3314
      @adabsurdum3314 Před měsícem

      Watched it twice now haha.
      I'll be happy if I can reach my goal of sub 20 5k

  • @jamessawyer1331
    @jamessawyer1331 Před 10 měsíci +100

    Everyone, let's have a round of applause for Amy for being such a bad ass. How could she speak that clear at that pace?

    • @willykorir5059
      @willykorir5059 Před 6 měsíci +8

      She's cycling mate. Lol

    • @R.W.P.
      @R.W.P. Před měsícem

      @@willykorir5059that’s the joke

  • @oliverpaterson3328
    @oliverpaterson3328 Před 10 měsíci +170

    This was a fun watch. Very well filmed too! Absolutely smashed it and the commentary was insightful. Also, Morgan is like a bloody gazelle. Super smooth.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 10 měsíci +8

      Glad you enjoyed it! 👊🏻

    • @urrywest
      @urrywest Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@justalilbester Very good presentation. It brings me back to when I was in HS and running... I think I used to do like sub seventeen and felt good about it.
      It is habit forming... I am sure you can look forward to being in very good shape all of your life....

  • @simplelyrics7657
    @simplelyrics7657 Před 10 měsíci +61

    Morgan’s stride is wild, the way his feet fly back and tuck so close to his butt on the way forward compared to Nick’s which doesn’t go quite as high on the follow through. Still both great strides, my personal stride is more like Nick’s with the tighter stride.

    • @TheLoneCamper
      @TheLoneCamper Před 10 měsíci +2

      Not sure which is which, but #4 seems to be overstriding and is far above 180 steps per minute, the idea cadence. I bet he'd shave off even more time if he got closer to this ideal cadence. Also, extremely impressive!

    • @yayz9442
      @yayz9442 Před 10 měsíci +9

      @@TheLoneCamper he is not overstriding. his foot is landing exactly where it should

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 10 měsíci +4

      Stride goals right there! That’s what I was thinking when running behind Morgan.
      Whilst we all have our different strides. There’s definitely improvements I can make, which is great! Let’s go find those extra seconds! 👊🏻

  • @AntonioDiaz
    @AntonioDiaz Před 10 měsíci +2

    So wild! Great work!

  • @michaelolasebikan7646
    @michaelolasebikan7646 Před 10 měsíci

    this was really fun to watch! well done!

  • @nightmellowySG
    @nightmellowySG Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely incredible!!!

  • @williamdowling7718
    @williamdowling7718 Před 8 měsíci +76

    Not enough props being given to Amy. She ran circles around this dude while running the same time as him, and she was running so smooth it looked like the camera was on a bike or something.
    Amazing job, Amy.

    • @SuperYtc1
      @SuperYtc1 Před měsícem

      Wait... Amy wasn't on a bike?!

    • @williamdowling7718
      @williamdowling7718 Před měsícem

      @@SuperYtc1 nope. She just has super human speed and super smooth running form. She runs like she's floating on a cloud.

    • @yandrak6134
      @yandrak6134 Před 26 dny

      @@williamdowling7718 is this a joke? the camera is wayy too smooth filmed, apart from the velocity

  • @dugifreshh3753
    @dugifreshh3753 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great watch. Well done 👏🏻

  • @ThatRunnerAaron
    @ThatRunnerAaron Před 6 měsíci

    So bloody inspiring Nick!

  • @infocuslearning
    @infocuslearning Před 10 měsíci +1

    Well done Nick and also Amy for a great video!

  • @vaelev
    @vaelev Před 10 měsíci +1

    Very valuable video and great work!

  • @TMM6944
    @TMM6944 Před 10 měsíci

    Magnificent effort there Nick. Great run.

  • @lord_frieza4535
    @lord_frieza4535 Před 10 měsíci +6

    That was awesome 👍😎

  • @TheHamsterpawz
    @TheHamsterpawz Před 10 měsíci

    This is a brilliant breakdown very well done.

  • @hughwatkin2779
    @hughwatkin2779 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Amazing pacing and effort!

  • @Chris-fg7se
    @Chris-fg7se Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amazing. Awesome video, congrats!

  • @ATCKingsTV
    @ATCKingsTV Před 2 měsíci

    What a nice lesson ❤ thank you so much 💪💪💪

  • @stevedarunner5736
    @stevedarunner5736 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I really enjoyed the play by play. Well done.

  • @timverkoyen8742
    @timverkoyen8742 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Amazing run. Those thoughts... So recognizeable!!!!

  • @originaljamtracks
    @originaljamtracks Před 10 měsíci +2

    Excellent video, watched it start to finish, great commentary as well. Super inspiring!

  • @parulkumaryadav3417
    @parulkumaryadav3417 Před měsícem +1

    absolutely astounding

  • @veganaus
    @veganaus Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely love these style of videos Nick. I want more!

  • @alihiridjee-asaria6164
    @alihiridjee-asaria6164 Před 10 měsíci +1

    love the attitide, love the love, dude honestly this is amazing

  • @isaac9903
    @isaac9903 Před 10 měsíci

    This is such a dope video. I would love to see more like this! Keep on keeping on! ✌️

  • @drharianju
    @drharianju Před 10 měsíci +2

    SUPER ENERGETIC RUN . CONGRATULATIONS

  • @edwardhochwand9063
    @edwardhochwand9063 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I can feel you. That's fun experience for each runner. Morgan has perfect running form, which I admire very much.

  • @billycc97
    @billycc97 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nick you’re an absolute beast

  • @nikokoistinen973
    @nikokoistinen973 Před 9 měsíci +18

    QUALITY content. This is what the world needs!

  • @BlazeLifeHero
    @BlazeLifeHero Před 3 měsíci +1

    Smooth and first class. Well done!

  • @roadglide
    @roadglide Před 9 měsíci

    A beast! Congrats! Awesome!

  • @nikoWhat
    @nikoWhat Před 10 měsíci +4

    Dude I freaking enjoyed the heck out of this video, i felt like i was in this race with you guys. Really appreciate this kind of content

  • @nick4041
    @nick4041 Před 10 měsíci

    This was a sweet video mate!! Loved seeing you race/hearing the thoughts along the way. Congrats on the time

  • @joannebrown816
    @joannebrown816 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was a great video
    Loved the internal commentary

  • @damodaraomalley3974
    @damodaraomalley3974 Před 8 měsíci

    that was so good man, thanks for the commentary and well done!!

  • @KyleYoungTV
    @KyleYoungTV Před 10 měsíci +2

    Smooth run! Inspiring. Great camera work as well!

  • @rc198028
    @rc198028 Před 9 měsíci

    Love it! Great vid mate. Well done.

  • @coherentpanda7115
    @coherentpanda7115 Před 10 měsíci +2

    This popped up on the front page, and glad it did. Was fun listening to your commentary of your run. Morgan unknowingly had some great race tape recorded he can use to review his own performance. Great vid, camera work by Amy was awesome!

  • @jermainewells1265
    @jermainewells1265 Před 7 měsíci

    Congrats 🍾

  • @marcel.t2
    @marcel.t2 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you!! Absolutely enjoyed it #phenomenal 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥

  • @Happyfridays11
    @Happyfridays11 Před 10 měsíci

    Oooh, I really enjoyed this style of video! You get to watch a race unfold in real-time which is awesome and rhe running commentary is also really informative. Nice job Nick!! Boomshakalaka 😂

  • @gokiwi2642
    @gokiwi2642 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Awesome 5k race, one of the best 5k races I’ve seen on the net for a long time, super fast 💨🥳😀👍🏼

  • @tayoidowu11
    @tayoidowu11 Před 6 měsíci

    So interesting to see the difference in running styles and that you're so damn fast! Thanks

  • @51TillJoburg
    @51TillJoburg Před 7 měsíci

    Beast! Nick you little masterclass

  • @ollie1317
    @ollie1317 Před 10 měsíci

    Love this. Fantastic filming and great to hear your commentary throughout. What is surprising to me is how similar some of those thoughts are to mine even though at totally different levels. Always battling those opposing thoughts and for me whilst i hang on for dear life whoever is in front of me always looks to me like they have have great form and is just gliding along effortlessly!

  • @galatiko23
    @galatiko23 Před 10 měsíci +1

    great commentary , actually felt the adrenalin rush at the end. Felt i was actually running it . gz

  • @jamescampbell3609
    @jamescampbell3609 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Awesome video and absolutely great performance! Just subbed as well and look forward to watching more content like this! Congrats on 1st place 🎉

  • @sefadagreat7796
    @sefadagreat7796 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing!! My heart went up watching this race

  • @RB-zr6eo
    @RB-zr6eo Před 9 měsíci +1

    That was compelling, and highly motivating. Well done, congratulations and thanks for sharing.

  • @andresgarcia6544
    @andresgarcia6544 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Inspiring. Mad respect.

  • @hcronos
    @hcronos Před 10 měsíci +2

    Well done mate

  • @harveydean7952
    @harveydean7952 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Great video. I really appreciated you recounting all of your interior conversations with yourself. When things get tough in a race it sometimes feels like there are two voices speaking to you, one saying "this is too hard", the other saying "dont give up". In many ways its just as important I think to train your mind as it is your body. Thankyou for sharing these insights into the psychological aspects of running.

  • @hugolatiff5297
    @hugolatiff5297 Před 10 měsíci +37

    I got emotional with this video and I'm training hard for 5 km and almost I can feel what you were feeling and It was touching! Massive congratulations for you and everybody around you that makes part of all of it🏆

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 10 měsíci +4

      Thank you and glad to hear it hit home for you 🥹 it’s an emotional sport I tell you!

  • @marylandflyer5670
    @marylandflyer5670 Před 9 měsíci

    Loved this race! And the camera work👍

  • @Mr42Harry
    @Mr42Harry Před 10 měsíci +1

    Loved this video, one of the most honest and informative look into elite running I've seen on CZcams. Currently between projects and this really inspired me to set a new target. So funny how the mental games are identical no matter the ability, I've thought all those exact things mid-race before!

  • @ady110fv
    @ady110fv Před 4 měsíci +1

    Fantastic effort and what a nice person even committed on the back markers as we know it's hard no matter what level we are

  • @simplicissimus9822
    @simplicissimus9822 Před 10 měsíci

    really nice vid. Thx for the insights and all the best for you. Greetings

  • @cristiancapusan9149
    @cristiancapusan9149 Před 9 měsíci +1

    what a nice guy you seem to be Nick, and a lucky guy to have someone like Amy supporting you. Glad I've stumbled on this video

  • @torokadam1987
    @torokadam1987 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice race, great opponent, nice camera work, interesting commentary. Thank you, mate, inspiring video. Keep up the good work

  • @Gran_Torino
    @Gran_Torino Před 5 měsíci

    This was an incredible video! As an avid runner and one who tries to progress towards what you're doing here it was really inspirational! Subbed!

  • @runmyworld
    @runmyworld Před 10 měsíci

    Fantastic Nick🎉 this was such a helpful commentary over the video. You really are such a great human you can tell service to others is what you’re all about. Great footage from Amy too.
    I need to get to Battersea

  • @malcolmsimmons8312
    @malcolmsimmons8312 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great run mate,a true Brit

  • @anyolirons
    @anyolirons Před 4 měsíci +1

    “Boom shaka laka” indeed! Beautiful run, well done big man, really impressive!

  • @JustBrowsing777
    @JustBrowsing777 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Morgans stride is amazing, just flowing the way I wish I could.
    Great run, impressive performance, especially considering how hard fought the last couple of kilometers were. Congrats on the win. Great footage too.

  • @alwaystmoza
    @alwaystmoza Před 10 měsíci +7

    Fantastic run. So smooth. Love the commentary. From a former elite sub 15min runner I know how tough and great it feels to go sub 15. Congrats and sure you'll hit your pb soon enough

  • @greatestgunner
    @greatestgunner Před 2 měsíci +1

    Machine! that last mile wow!

  • @lunnchie
    @lunnchie Před 10 měsíci +1

    Had my first fun on this weekend past, your comment on how even little support from the side can encourage you I found so damn true.
    They had a bagpipe section at the end which gave me so much energy i felt like William Wallace.

  • @xr2002
    @xr2002 Před 9 měsíci

    Well done, very relaxed swing!

  • @porsche5k
    @porsche5k Před 10 měsíci

    Great video, I really enjoyed it.

  • @jimmycburfield5997
    @jimmycburfield5997 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Wow. What incredible sporting action. Wonderful idea to hear your reflections and analysis.
    Great stuff from Morgan to make it a race.
    Suburb performances.

  • @georgemartin6389
    @georgemartin6389 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Sub 15 5k is insane! So quick! I liked you talking about punching aside the demons, imagine what these guys go through for 2hr marathons the same pace but over 8x longer

  • @toutingthomas
    @toutingthomas Před 10 měsíci +1

    Such a good video. Looking to break 19 next. This so inspirational. Thanks to runner and filmist!

  • @bcreturnee3378
    @bcreturnee3378 Před 7 měsíci

    I enjoyed this way too much! I'm rooting you on here in Rhode Island USA like it's live LOL! Keep up the great and inspiring work Nick. You've gained a sub.

  • @huntergrey9818
    @huntergrey9818 Před 10 měsíci +1

    GREAT RUN!!

  • @MotoZero39
    @MotoZero39 Před 8 měsíci +1

    One of the best race footages I’ve ever seen, truly inspiring. I currently run a 22min 5k and this is more than inspirational and educational.

  • @edwardwilson4272
    @edwardwilson4272 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Mindset and self talk... So important on race day. Thanks for sharing what's going through your head Nick. Especially the part about that middle 3km of the race. The demons get loud then!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Pleasure mate, hope you can relate and hope it helps you going forward! 👊🏻

  • @guywarner8391
    @guywarner8391 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Oh man! I did a Battersea 5km recently (we saw you actually! running the opposite direction), missed out on my target (sub 18'30"), and those thoughts totally recognisable and for sure held me back. I need to go back and use these tips for sure. The suffering! So true.

  • @SeagullRunning
    @SeagullRunning Před 9 měsíci

    Wow!!! Mate that was amazing!!!

  • @noahsegonds4728
    @noahsegonds4728 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love that format : watching your race while hearing your own comments. It gives the video a kind of introspection of your feelings and it allows the viewer to corroborate your attitude with your comments.

  • @marianarzoiu8958
    @marianarzoiu8958 Před 10 měsíci

    You"ve just got a new subscriber,champ!

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This race shows that you are a wise runner Nick. Congratulate. Inga DK.

  • @Vventure23
    @Vventure23 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Wonderful run!!! Thank you for your insight 😍 and thank you for your humble words to those of us finishing significantly behind you… we appreciate it!!
    Gonna keep watching and try to get on the next level… just hit 21:58 in the 5k myself and looking forward to improving in the future👍👍

  • @kevinclark5086
    @kevinclark5086 Před 10 měsíci +1

    That was such a well timed pressured overtake.
    You can tell the other guy morgan was really using the bounce off his shoes. I tend to do that when im getting tired and cadence slows.
    Great time and a beast of an effort.

  • @benjaminjantzen1398
    @benjaminjantzen1398 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Look at ALL those beautiful souls on the perimeter working out and keeping it real too!

  • @graciesgymnastics4947
    @graciesgymnastics4947 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is so good!!!!

  • @davidraffaelli4948
    @davidraffaelli4948 Před 8 měsíci

    Such a good video, glad I’m not alone in feeling those demons in the last 600m - fighting every fibre in your brain that’s saying “yeh, walking is fine” 👊

  • @Sebastian-oo7xi
    @Sebastian-oo7xi Před měsícem +1

    thank you for making it so interesting ?makes me wanna go again, (not that fast) but gives the vibes

  • @TemplarLove
    @TemplarLove Před 6 měsíci +1

    Morgan’s striking is beautiful to watch

  • @vengance27
    @vengance27 Před 14 dny

    I like the way you narrate through the race. Really appreciate it as well as your appreciation for your competition. More of these!

  • @soul_headshot
    @soul_headshot Před 10 měsíci +52

    Awesome 5k time. Morgan’s stride is also beautiful. Incredibly smooth run.

  • @eric6504
    @eric6504 Před 10 měsíci

    Got recommended your video and loved the commentary! Good intervals for comments, not overwhelming or dry. I'm your same size and weight, but take twice the time for a 5k! 6:40 is good inspiration to keep pushing